Resources for Pets & Owners

City of Los Angeles Residents – FREE SURGERY VOUCHER apply here https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/

Hospitals that accept vouchers = Spay4LA, SNPLA, North Figueroa Animal Hospital, ASPCA clinic 

County of Los Angeles Residents who live in the following cities: Unincorporated Los Angeles – Florence + Firestone, Watts/Willowbrook, Walnut Park, East Compton, East Los Angeles, City of Compton, City of Bell, City of Cudahy, City of Maywood, City of Huntington Park

Apply here for free surgery voucher https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SNVP-Info_and_-Application-Form_7-2022.pdf

Hospitals that will accept free voucher https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SN-AGENCIES-DIRECTORY_DACC-Website-Revised-July-2022-1.pdf

ASPCA has a number that county residents can call 844-692-7722

Eligibility: Residents of the following zip codes: 90731, 91732, 91733, 90201, 90255, 90270

*South Gate, *Paramount, *Lynwood, *Bell Gardens = see low cost spay/neuter resource page

*There is no free City/County voucher program 

Programs that offer assistance with Spay/Neuter:

For Dogs 40lbs and over  https://pawsforlifek9.org/spay-and-neuter-program/

Fix Nation Free Feral Cat Spay/Neuter https://fixnation.org/about-tnr/free-feral-application/

Free Animal Doctor https://freeanimaldoctor.org/clinic/

Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties: 1-877-SPAY PET or 1-877-772-9738

Programas de esterilización y castración

Residentes de la ciudad de Los Ángeles: se aplica el cupón de cirugía gratis aquí https://www.lacityvet.com/onlinevoucher/

Hospitales que aceptarán vales gratis = Spay4LA, SNPLA, North Figueroa Animal Hospital, Clínica ASPCA @ South LA Shelter

Residentes del condado de Los Ángeles que viven en las siguientes ciudades: Zona no incorporada de Los Ángeles – Florence + Firestone, Watts/Willowbrook, Walnut Park, East Compton, Este de Los Ángeles, Ciudad de Compton, Ciudad de Bell, Ciudad de Cudahy, Ciudad de Maywood, Ciudad de Huntington Park

Solicite aquí un cupón de cirugía gratis https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SNVP-Info_and_-Application-Form_7-2022.pdf

Hospitales que aceptarán vales gratis https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SN-AGENCIES-DIRECTORY_DACC-Website-Revised-July-2022-1.pdf

ASPCA tiene un número al que los residentes del condado pueden llamar 844-692-7722

Elegibilidad: Residentes de los siguientes códigos postales: 91771, 91732, 91732, 90201, 90255, 90270

*South Gate, *Paramount, *Lynwood, *Bell Gardens = consulte la página de recursos de esterilización/castración de bajo costo

*No existe un programa de cupones gratuitos para la ciudad o el condado

Programas que ofrecen asistencia con esterilización/castración

Perros de 40 libras + https://pawsforlifek9.org/spay-and-neuter-program/

Fix Nation Free Feral Cat Spay/Neuter https://fixnation.org/about-tnr/free-feral-application/

Pet Assistance cubre Los Ángeles, Riverside, San Bernardino y Condados de Orange: 1-877-SPAY PET o 1-877-772-9738

Los Angeles Veterinary Center
109 N. Boyle Ave Los Angeles 90033
323-685-7131

AM PM Ideal Pet Care
12852 Pioneer Blvd  Norwalk  90650
562-282-9639

Spay4LA 
1-888-772-9452

North Figueroa Animal Hospital – no appointment necessary for spay/neuter Mon-Fri @ 9:00AM
5550 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 258-8068
northfigueroaanimalhospital.com

Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles – several locations
(310) 574-5555 or (888) 937-7295
snpla.org

Dr. Shipps Animal Hospital – Appointments necessary
351 Foothill Rd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-0101

Stray Paws Animal Haven: https://www.straypawsanimalhaven.org 

Fix Nation: https://fixnation.org 

• Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Rescue and Stray CATS ONLY

The inclusion of a service, organization, or program in this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by WUFAW. We are not affiliated with any of the organizations or programs mentioned.

We strongly encourage you to thoroughly evaluate each group, carefully review their policies and requirements, and ensure they align with your needs before applying. Please note that some programs require requests to be submitted before the animal receives treatment. Additionally, most programs have limited funding and typically grant amounts ranging from $25 to $500.

We recommend exploring multiple resources and considering ways to raise additional funds independently to meet your needs.

Actors and Others for Animals – Southern California community-based organization serving the greater Los Angeles area. Among other services, the organization provides financial assistance for emergency medical procedures for those of limited income.  www.actorsandothers.com/emergencyhelp.html Phone: (818) 897-8760

Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point (ARF) (services may be limited to spay/neuter assistance) www.petprojectfoundation.org Phone: (949) 240-2899

Bone Appetite|St Vincent Meals on Wheels – the BONE APPETIT program is designed to deliver ‘kibbles & bits” to provide current homebound seniors and their pets with the nourishment they need. www.stvincentmow.org/bone-appetit Phone: (213) 484-7775

Brown Dog Foundation – dedicated to helping families who find themselves in a temporary financial crisis at the same time their pet requires life-saving treatment or life-sustaining medications. www.browndogfoundation.org

Care Credit – personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for your entire family, including your pets. www.carecredit.com Phone: (800) 677-0718

Emotional Support Animal Center – Provider of prescriptive animal accommodation letters (ESA letters) for both housing and flying. www.emotionalsupportanimalcenter.com Phone: (305) 280-2001

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance – provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services in life-threatening situations. www.fveap.org

In Memory of Magic (IMOM) – dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because his or her caretaker is financially challenged. Request must be made before animal is treated. www.imom.org Phone: (866) 230-2164

Inner City Law Center – The only provider of legal services on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Inner City Law Center combats slum housing while developing strategies to end homelessness. www.innercitylaw.org Phone: (213) 891-2880

Labrador Lifeline – Aids purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of urgent medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life. www.labradorlifeline.org

Magic Bullet Fund (Cancer) – helps people who have made room in their homes and hearts for a canine companion, but do not have the financial resources to provide cancer treatment. www.themagicbulletfund.org

Mercy Crusade – Mercy Crusade’s Spay & Neuter Clinic of Ventura County is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation. www.dogcatfix.com Phone: (818) 597-2926 or (805) 278-4433

Paws/LA – provides services to assist low-income seniors and people disabled by a life-threatening illness to help them keep and care for their pets. www.pawsla.org Phone: (213) 741-1950

Public Counsel – Provides a wide variety of legal services to low-income individuals. www.publiccounsel.org Phone: (213) 385-2977

RedRover Relief (formerly LifeLine Grants) – The RedRover Relief program provides funding to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations. www.uan.org Phone: (916) 429-2457

Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet Safe – no-cost way to rehome your pet. www.rehome.adoptapet.com

Safe Place for Pets On-site housing, Off-site Housing, and Community Programs – for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence. www.safeplaceforpets.org Phone: (916) 429-2457

The Mosby Foundation – assists in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. www.themosbyfoundation.org

The Pet Fund – May not be able to approve emergency care funding prior to treatment, due to time delay in processing requests. www.thepetfund.com Phone: (916) 443-6007

Voice for the Animals Foundation – Helping Friends Program helps seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses or fixed incomes take care of their pets. www.vftafoundation.org Phone: (310) 392-5153

RECOMMENDED TRAINERS IN LOS ANGELES: 

LaK9s – Board and Train in Culver City 

• Phone# 424.272.1296 
• Email: [email protected]

Samantha Johnson 

• Behavioral Trainer 
• Cell# 515.720.7556 

Daniel Robinson 

• Graduate of Pawsitive Change Prison Training Program 
• #818.493.9750 
• [email protected] 

Apartment Listings that accept Dogs & Cats
www.myapartmentmap.com/pet_friendly/

Housing Issues:

Rental housing resources and advocacy for tenants: http://hcidla.lacity.org/renters

A free booklet you can download for rent stabilized tenants: http://hcidla.lacity.org/home-for-renters.

Information for low-income residents: http://hcidla.lacity.org/low-income-populations.

Information for special needs population: http://hcidla.lacity.org/special-needs-populations.

Contact numbers for the homeless: http://hcidla.lacity.org/Homeless-Persons.

Help for Tenants Facing Eviction:  

Eviction Assistance Center (EAC) – Tenants with a pending eviction case filed at the Downtown LA courthouse on Hill Street should call or visit the EAC immediately. Legal assistance is free. 111 N. Hill Street Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Room 115, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (818) 485 – 0578.  http://lawhelpca.org/organization/shriver-housing-project-los-angeles-eviction?ref=2NNRq

Eviction Defense Network (EDN) – Tenants with a pending eviction not filed at the Downtown courthouse should contact EDN. Fees are charged, but are adjusted based on client ability to pay. Metro Medical Mall, 1930 Wilshire Blvd #208, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 385-8112. http://edn.la/

Help for Tenants Facing Pet Related Discrimination:

Housing Rights Center – Tenants refused a Reasonable Accommodation or facing other housing discrimination should be referred to HRC. HRC investigates and litigates fair housing. 3255 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Fax: (213) 381-8555. http://www.hrc-la.org/default.asp?id=6

Paws LA – Paws LA is not a legal service provider, but does provides assistance with requests for permission to keep a service or companion animal AKA a request for reasonable accommodation. 2121 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 741-1950. http://www.pawsla.org/

Safe Place for Pets On-site housing, Off-site Housing, and Community Programs – for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence. www.safeplaceforpets.org Phone: (916) 429-2457

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance www.healthypawspetinsurance.com

Einhorn Insurance
Dog Liability Insurance for homeowners, renters, and landlords.
Visit their website www.einhorninsurance.com for more information about insurance for responsible owners of “dangerous” breeds (as labeled by most insurance companies).

Call (858) 336-4644 or email [email protected]

Walks For Pups (Eastside)
[email protected]
(310) 766-1262
facebook.com/WalksForPups

Go Dog LA (Downtown)
1728 Maple Ave Los Angeles 90015
(213) 748-4364
godogla.com

Los Angeles Dog Company (Midcity)
(310) 721-4085
facebook/LosAngelesDogCompany

We Will Walk You (Westside)
(310) 674-0477
facebook/WeWillWalkYou